Psalms 50:6
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
Original Language Analysis
וַיַּגִּ֣ידוּ
shall declare
H5046
וַיַּגִּ֣ידוּ
shall declare
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
שָׁמַ֣יִם
And the heavens
H8064
שָׁמַ֣יִם
And the heavens
Strong's:
H8064
Word #:
2 of 8
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
צִדְק֑וֹ
his righteousness
H6664
צִדְק֑וֹ
his righteousness
Strong's:
H6664
Word #:
3 of 8
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
4 of 8
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֱלֹהִ֓ים׀
for God
H430
אֱלֹהִ֓ים׀
for God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
5 of 8
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
שֹׁפֵ֖ט
is judge
H8199
שֹׁפֵ֖ט
is judge
Strong's:
H8199
Word #:
6 of 8
to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal
Cross References
Psalms 97:6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.Psalms 89:5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.Psalms 75:7But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.Revelation 19:2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.Psalms 9:16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.Romans 2:5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;Genesis 18:25That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Historical Context
The declaration of divine righteousness assures that the coming judgment is just. Unlike corrupt human courts, God's judgment reflects perfect knowledge and perfect justice.
Questions for Reflection
- How does heaven's declaration of God's righteousness assure fair judgment?
- What comfort comes from knowing that 'God is judge himself'?
Analysis & Commentary
The righteous judge: 'And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself.' The heavens testify to God's perfect justice--His judgment is not arbitrary but righteous. 'God is judge himself'--He needs no intermediary, no human tribunal. Divine judgment is direct, perfect, final.